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How do I appear less "corporate"?

by dreamer123
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I have been going to a lot of interviews (sales telesales)recently and the vast majority have said that I appear to corporate and professional. What does this mean and how can I change? Apparently I would be the perfect candidate if I was just less corporate!
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  • Profile picture of the author socialentry
    Apply to places that are more corporate or target executives.

    The latter tend to be smaller teams.
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  • Profile picture of the author dreamer123
    Well this place was selling b2b it was for a regional newspaper (advertising sales)
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  • Profile picture of the author sarah23
    Wear casual clothes instead of any posh ones
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  • Profile picture of the author GregBrooks
    Corporate generally describes a level of formality and conservatism. For example, wearing a navy blue suit with a white shirt and a solid/plain color tie.

    You should likely be not wearing suits/wear something more casual since you're being called corporate. If everyone around you is wearing a suit and still calling you corporate, go buy a very funky shirt + tie combination that would get you kicked out a board meeting and rock that!
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    • Profile picture of the author dreamer123
      Originally Posted by GregBrooks View Post

      Corporate generally describes a level of formality and conservatism. For example, wearing a navy blue suit with a white shirt and a solid/plain color tie.

      You should likely be not wearing suits/wear something more casual since you're being called corporate. If everyone around you is wearing a suit and still calling you corporate, go buy a very funky shirt + tie combination that would get you kicked out a board meeting and rock that!
      That's a very good point but I thought I was safe in wearing a suit to an interview! What should I wear instead?
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  • Profile picture of the author dreamer123
    Also how can I show more "energy" during interview?
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  • Profile picture of the author Dain Supero
    Dress more casually, business casual instead of business formal.

    Business casual = buttoned shirt with a sports jacket or blazer instead of suit and tie.

    Smile more. Other than that you can't fake energy. The interviewers will be able to tell. Find a job worth being excited and energetic for to appear energetic. If that fails then a couple of redbulls perhaps.
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